The Asian Sewist Collective Podcast

Pineapple Fabric (Piña)

We're back with another fabric deep dive! This week we're focusing on pineapple fabric, or piña, a traditional Philippine fiber. We'll talk about how this textile is woven, its uses and where to find it today.

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-43-pineapple-fabric

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History of the Terno

This week, we're talking about the history of the terno, the national dress of the Philippines. The terno is personal to Nicole and her Philippine heritage, and we're taking the time to do a deep dive on the history and evolution of the garment together. 

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-42-history-of-the-terno 

If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by buying our limited edition merch, joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective 

Common Alterations

In this week's episode, we asked our team for their most commonly made alterations and tips for altering sewing patterns. We talk about our personal experience altering patterns and our experience with RTW & handmade clothing.

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-41-common-alterations/

If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by buying our limited edition merch, joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective 

Projector Sewing with Gowri Paary

In this week's episode, we're giving you an overview of projector sewing and chat with Gowri about her projector sewing practice. We weigh the pros & cons and talk about the realities of projectors vs. paper patterns. Learn more about Gowri and follow her @bypaary on Instagram.

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-40-projector-sewing-with-gowri-paary

If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by buying our limited edition merch, joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective

Lunar Zodiac Quilt with Berene Campbell and Wendy Chow

To wrap up Lunar New Year celebrations, we chatted with Berene Campbell (@happysewlucky / happysewlucky.com) and Wendy Chow (@the.weekendquilter / the-weekendquilter.com) about their collaboration, together with Kathy Looi (@kathylooi55), on the Lunar Zodiac Quilt. A portion of sales from the Lunar Zodiac Quilt benefitted Asian community organizations in Vancouver and New York City.

To purchase Wendy's new book, The Quilted Home Handbook, visit her website or check out our Bookshop collection.

For show notes and a transcript of the episode, please visit: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-39-lunar-zodiac-quilt-with-berene-campbell-and-wendy-chow/

If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by buying our limited edition merch, joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective 

Jo of @FiveSpicePower

In this week's episode, we chat with Jo, better known as @FiveSpicePower on Instagram and the designer behind Inside Voices Labels (insidevoiceslabels.com), about all things identity, style and sewing.

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-38-jo-of-fivespicepower

If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by buying our limited edition merch, joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective 

A quick update

Hey friends - we wanted to give you a quick update on where we're at this week. 

Our regularly scheduled content will still be released this Thursday & next, and our episodes are pre-recorded. 

Resources mentioned:

@AAPIEquityAlliance

@AsiansForMentalHealth

AsiansForMentalHealth.com

Aims of INDY BINDY Fabrics

This week, we're talking to Aims Watts, owner and curator of INDY BINDY Fabrics. INDY BINDY Fabrics is an independent online fabric shop that specializes in artisanal fabric from Japan. Follow Aims and INDY BINDY at @indybindyfabrics and indybindy.com.au.

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-37-aims-of-indy-bindy-fabrics

If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by buying our limited edition merch, joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective 

Knitting with Tina and Priya

We're back for season 4! To kick off the season, we're taking a short break from sewing to talk to about knitting with knitting pattern designer Tina Tse & her best friend Priya. Follow Tina at @tina.say.knits and tinatseknits.com and follow Priya at @pizzaveri - and follow their new podcast, Between Two Skeins!

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-36-knitting-with-tina-and-priya

If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by buying our limited edition merch, joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective    

A Halloween Mini Episode

This week, special guest co-host and Asian Sewist Collective team member Sareena Granger (@dresslikeanonion) joins Ada to talk responsible costuming ahead of Halloween.

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-35-a-halloween-mini-episode/

If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective